Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Garmin fenix 5X

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin fēnix 5 Plus and Garmin fenix 5X. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin fēnix 5 Plus vs. Garmin fenix 5X Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fenix 5X
Product Type Sport watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling, hiking, climbing, snowboarding, rower, kayaking, jumpmaster, stand up paddleboarding, tactical, mountain biking -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 47 mm -
Height 47 mm -
Depth 15.8 mm -
Weight 86 g -
Body Details - With band: 98 mm
Body Material Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fenix 5X
Sensors Digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, pace, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits Find phone function, VO2 max, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Find my Device, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, weather information
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fenix 5X
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fenix 5X
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.2"
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fenix 5X
Type Push buttons Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fenix 5X
Case Size 47 mm 51 mm
Crystal Type Chemically strengthened glass Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Stainless steel Stainless steel
Case Details Silver Slate grey
BAND Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fenix 5X
Band Type Band Band
Band Width 22 mm 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 163-249 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Black Black
STORAGE Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fenix 5X
Storage Capacity 16 GB 12 GB
BATTERY Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fenix 5X
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Life 12 day(s) -
Battery Life Details UltraTrac mode + HR - up to 42 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
GPS + HR mode - up to 18 hour(s)
GPS + HR with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 35 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin fēnix 5 Plus Garmin fenix 5X
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 100 m
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